Best Standing Post Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #066 - Pride Month Roundtable with the Secret Service LGBTQ Community 17:50

4M ago17:50

17:50

🏳️‍🌈 Join us for a special Pride Month episode of Standing Post, where we feature a roundtable discussion with members of the LGBTQ community within the Secret Service. Our guests share their personal experiences and the challenges they have faced, providing insight into LGBTQ culture in our agency.In this episode, we discuss:• The history and trea…

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Ep. #065 - Military Appreciation Month with CIO and Retired USMC BGen Kevin Nally 16:19

6M ago16:19

16:19

The Secret Service prides itself on having a robust cadre of military veterans as Special Agents, Uniformed Division Officers, Technical Law Enforcement officers and as Administrative/Technical Professionals. In fact, our CIO Kevin Nally is a retired United States Marine Corps Brigadier General who served in the military for 34 years, including tou…

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Ep. #064 - NCMEC Partnership With DSAIC Joan Hoback 12:48

6M ago12:48

12:48

Dive into the latest episode of Standing Post with Deputy Special Agent in Charge Joan Hoback, our lead liaison with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Joan gives an in-depth look at our partnership and how our Forensic Services Division supports investigations into missing children's cases and highlights our proactive Childhoo…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 018 - Sisters In Law Enforcement 17:26

7M ago17:26

17:26

In our special #WomensHistoryMonth episode of "My First Foot Beat," we're joined by an inspiring trio of siblings who've made their mark in law enforcement.Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles, alongside her sisters DEA Special Agent Raynette Kornickey and Metropolitan Police Department Commander Tatjana Savoy, delve into their unique journeys into law enforc…

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Ep. #063 - Women's Resource Groups featuring Inspector Ruano and ATSAIC Friedman 20:00

8M ago20:00

20:00

In the latest Standing Post episode, we chat with Inspector Maria Ruano and ATSAIC Kelly Friedman about empowering women in law enforcement within our agency. Leading the Uniformed Division Women's Council and the 1811 Women's Working Group, they share their journey and the vital resources they've introduced for women's success. Their efforts not o…

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Ep. #062 - Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Executive Loucious Hires III 24:19

9M ago24:19

24:19

In the latest episode of Standing Post, Executive Director of the Office of Equity and Employee Support Services Loucious Hires III discusses a topic that is difficult for some to talk about: diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). It's an incredible conversation with approachable definitions for diversity, equity and inclusion, and the important r…

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Ep. #060 - Presidential Protection with DAD Darryl Volpicelli 28:35

12M ago28:35

28:35

In this episode of Standing Post, we have the unique opportunity to speak to Deputy Assistant Director Darryl Volpicelli, the former Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Detail. While he is currently an executive in our agency, as the SAIC of PPD, DAD Volpicelli was responsible for every element of security for the President, whet…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 017 - Joeniqua Colebrooke 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

During this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Joeniqua Colebrooke. They discuss Officer Colebrooke's journey to the Secret Service, from the Bahamas to the US Army, and how her Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) influenced her decision to apply for our Airspace Operations Branch as a Uniformed Division o…

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Ep. #059 - The State of Investigations with Assistant Director David Smith 32:49

1y ago32:49

32:49

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to Office of Investigations Assistant Director David Smith to discuss the current state of Secret Service investigations and trends in cybercrimes. He highlights several specific criminal scams that have been on the rise, including Pig Butchering and ransomware, specifically noting the real-world implicatio…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 016 - Christina Werries 33:03

1y ago33:03

33:03

In this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles sits down with her long-time friend and Law Enforcement Instructor Christina Werries. Their friendship goes back more than 20 years and, like all good friendships, they have numerous memories and many experiences together, including an unthinkable life-changing event: Christina’s stag…

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Ep. #058 - From the NFL to CAT with Nate Burleson 19:08

1y ago19:08

19:08

When the NFL comes knocking, you answer. So when former NFL wide receiver and current CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson expressed interest in training with the Secret Service, we opened our doors. He spent a hot July day undergoing a truncated selection process for our Counter Assault Team, part of our Special Operations Division. They went throug…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 015 - Paige Tully 21:18

1y ago21:18

21:18

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Tech. Paige Tully about some of the unique roles she's had in the Secret Service, from working midnights at the White House to taking photos as a crime scene technician, and even working as an ambassador for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Are…

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Ep. #057 - A Refugee's Dream with Officer Leth Oun 36:23

1y ago36:23

36:23

As a child, Uniformed Division Officer Leth Oun experienced some of the worst atrocities known to man: he grew up in Cambodia in the 1970s under the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot’s reign of terror. After years of brutality, he was able to flee Cambodia and made his way to America as a refugee, settling in Maryland. He learned English, graduated from high…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 014 - Sean Cherney 20:08

1+ y ago20:08

20:08

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Sean Cherney to discuss his journey to the Secret Service. Their discussion covers a wide range of topics, from how his upbringing set him up with the values needed to be worthy of trust and confidence to Secret Service training and living in the …

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Ep. #056 - Community Roots With Special Agent Tory Green 25:53

1+ y ago25:53

25:53

Everyone’s path to the Secret Service is different. In the case of Special Agent Tory Green, his life started in a low-income, single-parent household and he somehow made his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, Huntsville Police Officer and eventually a Special Agent in the Secret Service. In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to him about his upbr…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 013 - Sgt. Mas and Off. Baker 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

27:30

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles sits down with Sgt. Joshua Mas and Off. Ryan Baker to talk about the joys of fatherhood, how they maintain a work/life balance in a high-profile law enforcement position and she even heard a few dad jokes.By U.S. Secret Service

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Ep. #055 - Turning Wrenches With Steven Abel 15:28

1+ y ago15:28

15:28

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to Steven Abel, a Protective Armored Specialist in our Special Services Division. Steven has a unique job that is critical to our protective mission – he is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Secret Service vehicles, primarily the Presidential limo, which is commonly referred to as “The Beast.” H…

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Ep. #054 - Examining Forensics with Meg O'Brien and Alicia Hope 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to two analysts in our Forensic Services Division about science-focused careers in a law enforcement agency. Supervisory Document Analyst Meg O’Brien and Fingerprint Specialist Alicia Hope discussed their early love of science, entering forensic career fields after college and how they help support investig…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 012 - Capt Kalogeras and Lt Hoey 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

30:56

In a second special Mother’s Day episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Uniformed Division Captain Georgene M. Kalogeras and her mother, retired Uniformed Division Lieutenant Carolyn M. Hoey (formerly Beal). Rowles and her guests discuss what life was like growing up in a Secret Service household, cultural change…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 011 - Sgt. Grimm and Off. Farrow 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

23:39

In a special Mother’s Day edition of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Sergeant Miranda Grimm and Officer Andrea Farrow about navigating two unique landscapes: motherhood and the Secret Service. In this insightful episode, they discuss the challenges they face as they balance the responsibilities of a Uniformed Divisio…

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Ep. #053 - Andrew Frey and Pig Butchering 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

30:06

In the April 2023 episode of Standing Post, we sit down with Financial Analyst Andrew Frey to discuss a new type of cybercrime called Pig Butchering. If you think the name is intriguing, wait until you hear about the crime: criminals randomly contact people and slowly befriend them while convincing them that they can make money in cryptocurrency. C…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 010 - The Edmunds Brothers 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

31:51

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, Officer Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with the Edmunds brothers – Dezmon and Freddie – to discuss their paths to the Secret Service, a little sibling rivalry and some of the perks of the job. Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on …

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Ep. #052 - Director to Directors - Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle Takes Over the Show 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

In a special edition of Standing Post, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle invites three former Secret Service directors back for a quick conversation. They discuss ongoing initiatives that have spanned their tenures; some of the unique challenges they faced, including COVID response and coming in as the director without any Secret Service experien…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 009 - Jackie Varner 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

In a special episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Officer Jackie Varner about her Uniformed Division career that has spanned nearly 30 years. They discuss her path to the Secret Service, which started with the military, some of her favorite moments and the impact she has had on countless officers and agents at the White…

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February 2023 Update 1:06

1+ y ago1:06

1:06

Update for February 2023I apologize to everyone expecting a new episode of Standing Post this month. We had an opportunity to build a dedicated studio for podcasting and other video projects and it took up quite a bit of our time. However, now that it is built and we have a new home, I think we will be able to expand our ability to tell stories in …

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 008 - Catrina Bonus 34:16

2y ago34:16

34:16

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Deputy Chief Catrina Bonus looks back at her career with host Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles. They discuss the highlights and impacts of Bonus' career, plus changes that have happened since she started as a Federal officer, including efforts to better r…

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Ep. #051 - A Military Lens with Photographer Victoria Taylor 27:29

2y ago27:29

27:29

In the latest episode of Standing Post, we welcome Forensics Division photographer Victoria Taylor. As a Marine Corp veteran, she has a unique perspective about finding Federal employment in those first few years after transitioning out of the military. She talks about life as a Marine in San Diego, her time in college, and how the Marine Corp conn…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 007 - Amita Claytor 29:15

2y ago29:15

29:15

In the newest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks with Officer Amita Claytor about her path to the Secret Service, which included a four-year break in training. In addition to this unique circumstance, the two also talk about Claytor’s decision to return to Secret Service training after a career as an Akron, Ohio…

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Ep. #50 - Swim. Bike. Run. with Triathlete DSS Michelle Christine 33:40

2y ago33:40

33:40

Episode #050 - Please welcome DSS Michelle Christine to the show. Michelle is a Detection Systems Specialist (DSS) in the Special Operations Division, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of leaders and dignitaries in US airspace. She was part of the first wave of personnel in the DSS career when it was stood up about 17 years ago. As inter…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 006 - Jorge Martinez 21:48

2y ago21:48

21:48

In the sixth episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Officer Technician Jorge Martinez, a Houston native and former Texas Southern University track and field athlete, about his path to the Secret Service. Martinez, who holds the Secret Service academy record for fastest 1.5-mile run, discusses what being in the Se…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 005 - Mariano Sottile 18:46

2y ago18:46

18:46

In the fifth episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Technician Mariano Sottile to discuss the path he took to become a Uniformed Division Officer, which included emigrating to the United States from Italy, learning English while in the US Marine Corps, and renouncing his Italian citizenship. Every p…

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Ep. #049 - A Journey on Three Legs with Off. Tech. Elizabeth Hartman 31:10

2y ago31:10

31:10

Episode #049 - In this episode, we are proud to talk to Officer Technician Elizabeth Hartman about the amazing story of her three-legged dog Senna. As a new canine handler, Hartman's second working dog was diagnosed with a terrible disease, resulting in a medical retirement. Hartman recently wrote a children's book about Senna's ability to overcome…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 004 - Joanna Casal-Frederick 18:59

2y ago18:59

18:59

In the fourth episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Technician Joanna Casal-Frederick to discuss how the child of first-generation immigrants in the Bronx became a Secret Service officer, and a surprising moment of being star struck by an unexpected rapper. #MFFB #USSS #SecretService #StandingPost …

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Ep. #048 - The History of Secret Service Firearms with Armorer Bill O' Rourke 32:40

2y ago32:40

32:40

Episode #048 - Please welcome USSS Armorer Bill O’ Rourke to the show. O’ Rourke has been with the Secret Service for more than 30 years as an armorer at the James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC). During his tenure, he’s seen extensive changes to the organization, including the transformation of RTC from a one-building structure to a multi-acre com…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 003 - Sharmayne Hall 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

In this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Tech. Sharmayne Hall about her decision to pursue law enforcement after attending culinary school, training and what it is like to engage with the public on the job. #MFFB #StandingPost #USSS #SecretService #USSSPodcastsBy U.S. Secret Service

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 002 - Colten Brookens 21:53

2y ago21:53

21:53

In the second episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Tech. Colten Brookens about his experiences during his first year as a Uniformed Division officer, including saving a fellow UD officer's life and a heartfelt moment when helping a distraught mother find her lost daughter.Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles has been…

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Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 001 - Joseph Beckford 21:59

2y ago21:59

21:59

Standing Post is proud to present the inaugural episode of My First Foot Beat, our newest podcast that will focus on Uniformed Division members and their experience in training, the Secret Service and adjusting to life as a law enforcement officer. In this episode, Sgt. Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Officer Technician Joseph Beckford of the Un…

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Ep. #047UD Chief, Chief Alfonso Dyson Sr. 45:16

2+ y ago45:16

45:16

In this episode, we interview Chief Alfonso Dyson Sr., Uniformed Division Chief. He talks about his history with the United States Secret Service and how that has shaped some of his major initiatives, including improving quality of life for Uniformed Division officers and the UD Women's Council. He also discusses how the organization's mission has …

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Sp. Ep. #009 - Please welcome Technical Security Investigator, Ms. Kelvin Crayton 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

36:15

Sp. Ep. #009- Please welcome Technical Security Investigator, Ms. Kelvin Crayton to the show. We discuss her job as a TSI, Pride Month, and being an intersex individual in a law enforcement agency.For more information about the Secret Service, or how to join, please go to www.secretservice.govHosted, Edited, and Produced by: Cody StarkenMusic is “N…

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Sp. Ep. #008 - Welcome back to show, Ofc. Technician Lauren Gunawan! 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

27:28

Sp. Ep. #008 - Please welcome two-time guest of the show, Ofc. Technician Lauren Gunawan. We get an update on her job as the first female motorbike officer for the Motorcade Support Unit, her life with her partner, and her involvement in the LGBTQI+ community.For more information about the Secret Service, or how to join, please go to www.secretserv…

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Sp Ep. #007 - LGBTQI+ Recruiter and Ally, Officer Technician Brianna Hill 22:57

2+ y ago22:57

22:57

Sp. Ep. #007 - Please welcome to the show, Ofc. Technician Brianna Hill. We discuss her role as a recruiter for the Secret Service and her focus on recruiting the best officer candidates from the LGBTQI+ community. For more information about the Secret Service, or how to join, please go to www.secretservice.govHosted, Edited, and Produced by: Cody …

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Sp. Ep. #006 - New Agent on the Job with SA Paden Stanton 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

35:49

Sp. Ep. #006 - Please welcome SA Paden Stanton to Standing Post! SA Stanton graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the Special Agent Training Course at the James J. Rowley Training Center more than 8 months ago. He provides his thoughts on post-training life, his new first assignment at the New York Field Office, and his tho…

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Ep. #046 - Cryptocurrency with Ms. Kali Smith 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

44:48

Episode #046 - Please welcome Ms. Kali Smith, an Administrative Professional, and Technical program manager in our Cyber Operations Section of the Criminal Investigative Division. We spend the episode discussing the basics, history, and the Secret Service's investigations within the Crypto world.Secret Service's Cryptocurrency Public Awareness Hub:…

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Sp. Ep. #005 - LGBT Special Emphasis Program with Mr. Andrew Cannady 39:39

2+ y ago39:39

39:39

Sp. Ep. #005 - Andrew “Drew” Cannady is a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor with the United States Secret Service’s Office of Chief Counsel, where he provides advice and counsel on personnel, human resources, security clearance, and other employment law matters. He has been with the Office of Chief Counsel since 2009. He is a proud member of the Secret …

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Ep. #045 - Counterfeit Currency with Ms. Amanda Moffett 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

41:13

Episode #045 - Please welcome Ms. Amanda Moffett! Ms. Moffett started with the Secret Service back in 2007 and has been with the Secret Service for more than 15 years. She joined the Counterfeit Forensic Section, under the Criminal Investigation Division, in 2016, and became the Supervisory Document Analyst in the Counterfeit Forensic Section in De…

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Ep. #044 - White House Tours with UD Sgt. Eliot Nelson 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

34:16

Ep. 44 - The Special Operations Section (SOS) is a specialized unit of the White House Branch, Presidential Protective Division. Its duties have long been part of Uniformed Division and White House Police operations.Uniformed Division officers assigned to this group are trained to handle a myriad of special duties and functions at the White House C…

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Ep. #043 - K-9 Hurricane and Former Emergency Response Team Officer Marshall Mirarchi 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

32:33

Episode #043 - Please welcome K-9 Hurricane and Former Uniformed Division Officer Marshall Mirarchi. K-9 Hurricane is a former Special Operations Canine of the United States Secret Service and 12-year-old Belgian Malinois recognized for his bravery and valor. With an all-black coat and 4 titanium teeth. K-9 Hurricane joined the USSS Emergency Resp…

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Ep. #042 - The Rome Field Office with SAIC Brian Lambert 37:31

2+ y ago37:31

37:31

Episode #042 – Please welcome the Rome Field Office Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Brian Lambert. In this episode, we discuss the Secret Service's international field offices, specifically, the Rome Field Office, and speak on the Secret Service's protective and investigative missions overseas.For more information about the topics covered in this epis…

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Ep. #041 - Supporting Super Bowl 56's Security with SAIC Jesse Baker 29:47

3y ago29:47

29:47

Episode #41 – Please welcome Los Angeles Field Office’s Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Jesse Baker. Mr. Baker discusses his role and responsibilities in providing security support to Super Bowl 56, and his work history with the Secret Service. For more information about the topics covered in this episode, please use the links below.National Special S…

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Ep. #040 - Please welcome the CFO, Ms. Gwendolyn Sykes! 25:29

3y ago25:29

25:29

Episode #040 - Please welcome Chief Financial Officer Gwendolyn Sykes. Ms. Sykes began working with the Secret Service in May 2012, bringing with her a wealth of financial management skills and talent for organizational transformation and enhancement. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Sykes is the first African American female to serve as the Chi…

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